(Readers of my previous sagas will know of my European exploits. Pierre the pirate mechanic features).

Just sorting out my summer schedule. Car has done 180k, but running well. Full service (trusted indy) in Marrch, passed MOT no advisories.

She's currently running on 225x45x17 (Jag OME wheels) after I bought the wheels from a local friend for £80 (for four). Previously she was on (Jag OME) 205x55x16. I changed because the 16s were a bit corroded etc.

You expect shorter life from wider lower profile tyres, of course and I confess that the 17s only cost £140 for four fitted so can't expect too much. They've been fine in use but now I find that the fronts are worn in the centre - almost as if they've been over-inflated - so I need to think about changing. (I run at 31 psi all round and check regularly).)

So here's my dilemma. Car is worth £145 on wbac (less admin and dings) so pactically zero. Much more than that to me. 16 wheels need blasting and painting (? better powder coating) at min £50 each, and I'd like to put all seasons tyes on. So say £500. Or, I just replace the two worn fronts (17s) with budget tyres and carry on.

Over the summer will be doing 3,000+ miles with several trips to East Angular and one to Andorra. Mixed use, but in France will be many miles at 85mph cruising.

Heart says get 16s done up, fit Cross Climates and hope for the best, i.e. car will do another 20k. Head and wallet says get two new 17 (budget) tyres.

Thoughts welcomed.

Edited by joegrundy on 23/07/2018 at 13:07